THERE'S a hilltop town in Tuscany that's been dubbed the Manhattan of the Middle Ages thanks to its ancient skyscrapers.Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the wealthy families who owned the Tuscan town built 72 towers as a display ofVisitors to the town can climb Torre Grossa - the highest of the family towers.Entry tickets to Torre Grossa cost €13 for a full-paying adult.
Someone else said: "Fantastic 360 degree views of San Gimignano. It's well worth the €9 entry price, especially because the ticket price also includes theWhile the church may look unassuming from the outside, it's home to colourful al frescoes, which were painted in the 14th century and are still well-preserved to this day.
Other attractions include simply strolling through the town's medieval streets, which reportedly take an hour to explore.Like other parts of Tuscany, San Gimignano is famous for its Pecorino cheese, which is the region's most popular type of cheese.public transporteasyJetThere are plenty of other Italian towns that have flown under the radar too, including Bari, which is the capital of Puglia.
Travellers may be asked to show hotel booking confirmations and that they have enough money for their stay at the border.The country uses the euro with around €10 working out to £8.55. Flights to Italy from the UK take between 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the destination.
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